History of Diamond Grading in Australia

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Explore DCLA’s legacy as Australia’s leading diamond authority. Learn our history, meet the founders, and discover our unmatched grading expertise.

Your jewellery should reflect who you are, not simply what is fashionable.
Do You Follow the Trend or Are You a Trendsetter?

Your jewellery should reflect who you are, not simply what is fashionable.

Rio Tinto Diamond Production Falls 68% After Diavik Mine Closure
Rio Tinto Diamond Production Falls 68% After Diavik Mine Closure

The closure of Canada’s Diavik diamond mine marks the end of Rio Tinto’s active diamond mining operations,[…]

More than 4,400 natural diamonds, including a spectacular 75.54 carat Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond
Spectacular $70 Million Diamond Fantasy Bra

More than 4,400 natural diamonds, including a spectacular 75.54 carat Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond, transformed a Victoria’s[…]

The Extraordinary Story of a Rare Pink Diamond
The Extraordinary Grand Condé Pink Diamond

Nearly a century after an audacious theft, one of France’s most remarkable historic diamonds is returning to[…]

De Beers at a Crossroads Lab-Grown Diamonds,
The Hidden Cost of Falling Diamond Prices, Lab-Grown Competition and Lost Livelihoods

The potential sale of De Beers highlights the challenges facing the natural diamond industry. The rise of[…]

screening can produce the wrong conclusion
The Hidden Characteristics That Help Reveal Their Origin

Blue fluorescence, crystal structure, growth patterns and microscopic features can all help gemologists distinguish natural diamonds from[…]

The Perfect Diamond Without Compromise
The Perfect Diamond Without Compromise

Your dream diamond should never be limited by your budget. At DCLA, expertise, craftsmanship and personal service[…]

A diamond is often far more than a valuable possession. It may represent an engagement, a marriage, a family inheritance or a milestone that holds a lifetime of memories. Yet, despite the emotional and financial value attached to fine jewellery, many owners have never fully investigated what would happen if their diamond were lost, stolen or accidentally damaged.
You Lost Your Diamond Ring, Now What?

Standalone jewellery insurance or specified items under your home and contents policy? Understanding the difference could make[…]

The Bulgari pink diamond ring
A Rare 24 Carat Diamond Set to Make Auction History

A remarkable pink diamond, hidden from public view for more than 70 years, is preparing to take[…]

Natural or Laboratory-Grown
The Diamond You Choose, Natural Rarity or Laboratory Grown Quality

When the choice is yours, what matters most: rarity, size, beauty or simply the diamond you fall[…]

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